Common scams

Consumer scams

CBOS get lots of complaints from victims of scams and fraud. While we work hard to help as many as we can, so many scams come from outside Australia. In these cases, it’s almost impossible to get money back.

Scamwatch provides information on common scams to look out for. Learn how to recognise and protect yourself.

Follow the links on this page to find out more about each type of scam.